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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Thursday, December 8, 2016 Good evening everyone, from near and far! Let me begin by acknowledging the presence of the commissioners of Yukon and Nunavut, who are joining us this evening. Fifteen years ago, one of the most celebrated Canadian films of all time was released. Atana...

Rideau Hall, Monday, December 12, 2016 I’d like to welcome both of you to Rideau Hall and to Canada! What you do is so important. Even in an age of instant, global communication, there’s no substitute for meeting face-to-face like this. You’re both here to represent your respective countries and peo...

Her Excellency Sharon Johnston - Address to the Canadian Club of Kingston – The Ball Gown Effect

December 29, 2016 Governor General of Canada’s New Year’s Message OTTAWA—Happy New Year, Canada, and happy sesquicentennial! What an occasion: the 150th anniversary of our Canadian family! This year we celebrate, and we stand at a threshold. We have a rare, once-in-a-generation opportunity to think ...

Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, December 31, 2016 One hundred and fifty years ago, Canadians began a great experiment. We called it Canada, a name that likely comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “Kanata,” meaning “settlement” or “village.” A century-and-a-half later, we number more than 36 million people ...

December 24, 2016 Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief to the Members of the Canadian Armed Forces OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I would like to send our warmest wishes to all members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families during this joyous holiday season. We know how com...

December 31, 2016 New Year’s Message from Her Majesty The Queen OTTAWA—The Governor General of Canada wishes to share Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year’s message addressed to all Canadians. “I am delighted to offer all Canadians my best wishes and congratulations on the 150th anniversary of ...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Welcome, everybody, to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada. This is the sixth year in a row that we’ve launched this campaign here, and once again, we’re pleased to play host. If any of you have had a chance to stroll around ...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Thank you all for being here. We’re very pleased to host this discussion at Rideau Hall. This is an important gathering. All Canadians stand to benefit from closer co-operation between Ontario’s universities and the public service, espe...

Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 I would like to start by acknowledging that we meet here today in Treaty Four territory. And I would like to thank the Treaty Four First Nations of Manitoba and Saskatchewan for inviting me to join you for this occasion. I’m very pleased to ...

Toronto, Ontario, Thursday, September 15, 2016 It’s a pleasure to join you for this presentation of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Since 2010, I’ve had the privilege of meeting hundreds of young people who have received this award across Canada. Hearing about their achievements and dreams has inspir...

Rideau Hall, Friday, September 16, 2016 There’s something about being a police officer that captures the imagination of boys and girls growing up. In fact, in a little over a month, I have no doubt that you’ll be seeing one or two police costumes come by on Halloween night! What’s the draw? There’s ...

Montréal, Quebec, Saturday, September 17, 2016 On behalf of all Canadians, I begin by welcoming those of you who have travelled great distances to be here in Montréal. And I thank you all for participating in this very important conference. I would also like to offer a special thank you to Mark Dybu...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, September 20, 2016 What a pleasure to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall today for this celebration of the best in Canadian architecture. And, for the first time, to present the Medal in Landscape Architecture! To mark the occasion and to make you all feel at home, we decided to...

Rideau Hall, Friday, September 23, 2016 I’m delighted to welcome you to Rideau Hall today, where you will soon take your place alongside other Canadian visionaries as recipients of the Order of Canada. Think of the very first names who were invested into the Order in 1967. Names such as artist Kenoj...

Victoria, British Columbia, Saturday, September 24, 2016 Let me start by acknowledging we are gathering today on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen people, including the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. Your Royal Highnesses, it’s such a pleasure for us to welcome you back to Canada—o...

Bella Bella, British Columbia, Monday, September 26, 2016 I begin by acknowledging we are gathered today on the traditional territory of the Heiltsuk First Nation. It’s wonderful to see you all here for this dedication of the Great Bear Rainforest. And, Your Royal Highnesses, thank you for being her...

Whitehorse, Yukon, Tuesday, September 27, 2016 I’d like to start by acknowledging that this gathering is taking place on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün and Ta’an Kwäch’än First Nations. I’m delighted to be here to welcome Your Royal Highnesses to Whitehorse for the continuation of your...

September 27, 2016 Message from the Governor General Following the Death of Former Israeli President Shimon Peres OTTAWA— Every so often, our lives are graced by the presence of truly remarkable individuals. They teach us invaluable lessons about compassion, fairness and generosity. They give us inn...

October 2, 2016 Message from Their Excellencies on the Occasion of Mental Illness Awareness Week OTTAWA— On the occasion of Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), my wife, Sharon, and I are proud to add our voices to the ongoing dialogue on mental health. More than one in five people will be affected...